[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wrongful-death-losing-a-loved-one-because-of-negligence\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wrongful-death-losing-a-loved-one-because-of-negligence\/","headline":"Wrongful Death: Losing a Loved One Because of Negligence","name":"Wrongful Death: Losing a Loved One Because of Negligence","description":"Losing a loved one is never easy. When that loved one is untimely lost as a result of someone else\u2019s negligence, the loss is immeasurable and devastating. In addition to the emotional and traumatic loss, you may also be left with a pile of medical bills and funeral expenses in the mailbox. The last thing […]","datePublished":"2016-07-05","dateModified":"2026-02-17","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/author\/lawyertime\/#Person","name":"Jeff S. Korek, Senior Trial Partner","url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/author\/lawyertime\/","identifier":6,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2a6b585bd9ec0380c318ef0bf03ab217cd00e896106c76b0beaeb0435c083189?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2a6b585bd9ec0380c318ef0bf03ab217cd00e896106c76b0beaeb0435c083189?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Gersowitz, Libo & Korek PC","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo2@1X.png","url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo2@1X.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/wrongful-death-lawyer-New-York.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/wrongful-death-lawyer-New-York.jpg","height":600,"width":900},"url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wrongful-death-losing-a-loved-one-because-of-negligence\/","about":["Wrongful Death"],"wordCount":501,"articleBody":"Losing a loved one is never easy. When that loved one is untimely lost as a result of someone else\u2019s negligence, the loss is immeasurable and devastating. In addition to the emotional and traumatic loss, you may also be left with a pile of medical bills and funeral expenses in the mailbox. The last thing you and your family members may be thinking of is getting compensation for your loved one\u2019s wrongful death.As hard as it may be, this is the time to be thinking of compensation. It is in your and your family\u2019s best interests to hire a personal injury attorney who specifically handles these types of cases to help you get the full extent of the compensation that you are entitled to for the untimely death of your loved one.Common Causes of Wrongful DeathWrongful death lawsuits can be filed by most of the deceased\u2019s family members, including the spouse, child or parent. Common causes of wrongful death lawsuits include:Truck accidents \u2013 Approximately 3,500 people are killed in motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks each year in the United States. The majority of these deaths are passenger vehicle occupants.Bus accidents \u2013 There are nearly 300 fatal bus accidents each year. Although bus accidents may not be that common, they are catastrophic and generally involve serious injuries and fatalities when they do occur.Auto accidents \u2013 There are nearly 30,000 fatal motor vehicle death accidents each year.Medical malpractice \u2013 Medical negligence is among the leading causes of wrongful death.Workplace injuries \u2013 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that approximately 4,400 workplace fatalities occur every year. The majority of these workplace fatalities occur in the construction industry.Statute of Limitation for Filing a Wrongful Death LawsuitYou only have a certain time period (known as the statute of limitations) to bring a lawsuit after losing a loved one due to the negligence of someone else. Each state has its own statute of limitations for wrongful death cases. In New York wrongful death cases, you have two years from the date of death to file your lawsuit. If you fail to file within this time period, you will be barred from ever filing a lawsuit and seeking compensation for your loss.If you have lost a loved one, it is imperative to immediately speak with an experienced wrongful death attorney to ensure the New York wrongful death statute of limitations does not expire.We Can Help You If You Are Injured In a Car AccidentWhen you have untimely lost a loved one as a result of the negligent actions of another, you need to hire an experienced attorney to protect your legal rights. The attorneys at Gersowitz Libo & Korek P.C. have more than 40 years of experience and knowledge to aggressively fight for your rights and get you the full extent of monetary compensation that you deserve.To schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our New York wrongful death attorneys, please call 1-800-529-9997. "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Wrongful Death: Losing a Loved One Because of Negligence","item":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wrongful-death-losing-a-loved-one-because-of-negligence\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]